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Emma

PG19962h 1mDouglas McGrath
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 66

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"Cupid is armed and dangerous!"

Emma Woodhouse is a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other people’s affairs. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. Despite her interest in romance, Emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with gentle Mr. Knightley.

RomanceComedyDrama
London, EnglandBased On Novel Or BookEnglandEtiquetteVictorian EnglandBest FriendYoung WomanCourting19th CenturyWealth Differences

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Frequently asked questions

What is Emma (1996) about?

Emma Woodhouse is a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other people’s affairs. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. Despite her interest in romance, Emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with gentle Mr. Knightley.

Who stars in Emma?

Emma stars Gwyneth Paltrow (Emma Woodhouse), Jeremy Northam (Mr. Knightley), Toni Collette (Harriet Smith), Alan Cumming (Mr. Elton), Ewan McGregor (Frank Churchill). The film was directed by Douglas McGrath.

How long is Emma?

Emma has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated PG.

Is Emma worth watching?

Emma holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Romance, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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